“FIR lodged by public servant alleging assault, use of criminal force and deterring him from discharge of public duty, cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise. The officer lodging the FIR loses the competence to enter into an amicable settlement on behalf of the State. In the instant case petitioner subverted the election process.… Read More »
“Motor accident claims – no provision for loss of expectation of life will be determined on a separate head in fatal accident cases, if loss of dependency is assessed. Loss to estate will have to be merely notional modest sum, unless the deceased had high income status and had large saving”. IN THE HIGH COURT… Read More »
” Decree of Divorce by mutual consent passed by the court cannot be annulled by an assertion of any party later that the decree were meant to be sham for facilitating employment in a foreign country.” IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CR No. 4141 of 2015 (O&M) Date of decision:… Read More »
” Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007- A Parent cannot revoke whimsically a gift voluntarily made to his/her child. Conditions for maintenance must be breached on demand by parent by refusal by donee to re-claim gift.” IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CR No. 7598 of 2015… Read More »